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Topic: MAME Error: Couldn't find MAME Window (Read 781 times)

First off, thanks for such a great solution. I've played with LinuxMCE off and on for a while, but I am now working on my first true build to be used in our home. I ran into a problem when I tried to launch a game using the new MAME option. I was able to select and install the Game scenario, and also downloaded and installed a ROM for the game 1942. It shows up on my Orbiter screen, but when I select Play, it pops a few black screens and then goes back to the Orbiter screen. I've tried it on both my Core/Hybrid and a separate Media Director. The log in /var/log/pluto/57_Game_Player.log shows the error "Couldn't find MAME window <0xb6768b90>". Any ideas where to start on this one??

I did try others, and had the same issue. Since you mentioned it as a possible problem, I went to a different ROM website, and I was able to download and run Centipede on the Media Director. Now I just need a tracball. At least I know it works (not that I doubted you guys).

Oh, you're talking about mame just quitting after it loads the ROM. I see...

Sorry, Yes, this can happen, when the checksum that MAME does not match what is in the ROM. The best advice is to match the version of MAME with the rom set. I am sorry, my tongue is tied on that and can't be more specific.